7. Reading
On page 1:
1. What are the workmen struggling with?
2. What is the small girl wearing?
On page 2:
1. Find and copy a word or phrase that shows how the man
and the girl are feeling.
2. Find and copy three things that are in the toy shop display.
On page 3:
1. Why do you think the girl flips the sign from open to
2. What do you think ‘a cluttered cosmos of toys’ means?
3. Abruptly is closest in meaning to:
a) slowly
b) suddenly
c) calmly
Week 7: Reading and writing prompts
Monstrous Devices - Prologue
Writing
Re-write this chapter in past tense. Change the season to
summer.
8. Grammar
Insert the correct prefix: use re- or anti-
_____play _____social ____appear
Write a synonym for these words. Then write sentences using each
of your words.
shout hot small angry special
Write two sentences for each word. First, use it as a noun. Then, use
it as a verb.
flood bargain heat
Rewrite this passage in the future tense. I go to the shop on
Monday. It is raining, so I take my spotty umbrella and wear my
matching coat. I browse for a while and buy some chocolate and a
magazine. I get home and curl up on the sofa.
Circle the modal verbs in these sentences.
a) Tomorrow, I might go to the cinema although I know I should
complete my homework.
b) Sarah will make it to the end of the marathon.
Spelling
Practise each word. Choose two and write their definitions. Choose
two to write in sentences.
Week 7: Grammar and Spelling prompts
profession
programme
pronunciation
recognise
recommend
relevant
restaurant
rhyme
rhythm queue
